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Beef broiled vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Beef broiled and French fries?

  • Beef broiled is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while French fries are higher in Fiber.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 110% higher.

We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Zinc +1162%
Contains more Selenium +2288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains more Copper +45.9%
Contains more Manganese +1958.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 98% 15% 85% 29% 10% 173% 29% 2% 118%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Iron +221%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains less Sodium -65.7%
Contains more Zinc +1162%
Contains more Selenium +2288.9%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +82.1%
Contains more Copper +45.9%
Contains more Manganese +1958.3%
Equal in Calcium - 18

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +269.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.372
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 12% 41% 101% 40% 89% 7% 331% 3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +269.6%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +833.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.372

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +656%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +172.1%
Equal in Fats - 14.73
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Protein +656%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +172.1%
Equal in Fats - 14.73

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1015.3%
45% 51% 4%
Saturated Fat: 5.895 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.484 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1015.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef broiled French fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled French fries Opinion
Net carbs 0g 37.64g French fries
Protein 25.93g 3.43g Beef broiled
Fats 15.41g 14.73g Beef broiled
Carbs 0g 41.44g French fries
Calories 250kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 0g 0.3g Beef broiled
Fiber 0g 3.8g French fries
Calcium 18mg 18mg
Iron 2.6mg 0.81mg Beef broiled
Magnesium 21mg 35mg French fries
Phosphorus 198mg 125mg Beef broiled
Potassium 318mg 579mg French fries
Sodium 72mg 210mg Beef broiled
Zinc 6.31mg 0.5mg Beef broiled
Copper 0.085mg 0.124mg French fries
Manganese 0.012mg 0.247mg French fries
Selenium 21.5µg 0.9µg Beef broiled
Vitamin A 9IU 0IU Beef broiled
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Beef broiled
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Beef broiled
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.039mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 3.004mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.58mg Beef broiled
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.372mg Beef broiled
Folate 9µg 30µg French fries
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0µg Beef broiled
Vitamin K 1.2µg 11.2µg French fries
Tryptophan 0.094mg Beef broiled
Threonine 0.72mg Beef broiled
Isoleucine 0.822mg Beef broiled
Leucine 1.45mg Beef broiled
Lysine 1.54mg Beef broiled
Methionine 0.478mg Beef broiled
Phenylalanine 0.725mg Beef broiled
Valine 0.914mg Beef broiled
Histidine 0.604mg Beef broiled
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg French fries
Trans Fat 0.572g 0.06g French fries
Saturated Fat 5.895g 2.336g French fries
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Beef broiled
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g Beef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 6.668g 5.969g Beef broiled
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled French fries
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Beef broiled
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.